Statistics and Probability Teacher Resources

Video explains the law of large numbers and why it works, including examples. Also explains the Gambler's fallacy, how it relates to the law of large numbers and why it is incorrect. Video is also included in the Probability section of...

Video demonstration of finding the binomial distribution for an example about shooting six free throw shots by calculating the probabilities of each number of shots that were made. Video is also listed in the Probability section of Khan...

Video continuing an example of a binomial distribution for the amount of heads in five flips of a coin by drawing the graph and including discussion on how the distribution relates to a normal bell curve. Also includes explanation of why...

Video demonstration continuing an example of a binomial distribution for the amount of free throw shots made out of six shots. Excel is used to calculate probabilities and graph the distribution. Video is also listed in the probability...

A series of pages that help us understand testing one or more components of a trend using specific comparisons, a set of coefficients, error analysis of variance and the probability value.

Video continues the explanation of the derivation of the Poisson formula from previous video by referencing an example about the number of cars passing a certain point. Brief example of using the formula is given. Video is also included...

In this Stats lab, students will work with a set of playing cards and a calculator. They will compare empirical data and a theoretical distribution to determine if an everyday experiment fits a discrete distribution. They will compare a...

Video discusses the importance of the normal distribution and gives its formula with examples of how it is used. Connects to the central limit theorem. Manipulates the normal distribution formula to show different forms of it. Uses Excel...

Several paragraphs of explanation and graphs are found here to get across the concept of normal scores, z-scores, and the related probability in a simple fashion. This page is part of a collection from the university on basic statistical...

Think about what probabilities really mean. What does a probability of 0 mean? How about 1? [8:51]

Practice problems with probability models.

In this exercise, students practice comparing probabilities. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.

This video describes the process for finding the overall probability of drawing certain cards from a deck when the two events are independent, i.e., have no impact, on each other. In the example presented, one card is a queen and the...

Demonstrates how to use a diagram to find all possible outcomes, or the sample space, of a probability experiment. [5:02]

An introduction to probability through the example of flipping a quarter and rolling a die. [8:18]

Demonstrates how to systematically find all the possible outcomes of rolling two dice in order to determine the probability of rolling doubles. [5:15]

Compound, Independent Events: probability of particular sequences of flips.

A set of exercises where learners must analyze statistcal data and methodology and answer questions about distributions, sampling, results, accuracy, frequency, experimental design, and ethical practices.

Just what is the NCES Students' Classroom? In addition to many useful features, this site provides math and statistical activities tailored to a middle and elementary school students.

A good introduction to concepts in probability, this page also gives a great definition of sample space. Scroll down halfway to find sample space.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students are introduced to the concept of theoretical and actual probability in a variety of contexts.

Cecil has two six-sided dice, a red one and a white one. Aligns with S-CP.A.3.

Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.

Use the multiplication rule to solve some dependent probability problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.